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About the Role

The Senior Principal Engineer is a top-level technical leader responsible for driving the strategic direction, architecture, and execution of complex projects. This role serves as a subject matter expert and technical authority, guiding cross-functional teams to develop innovative, high-performance, and scalable solutions that align with organizational goals. The role works across multiple domains, systems engineering, software development, or infrastructure to set technical standards and ensure best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Defines and drives the technical vision, strategy, and architecture for complex systems
Leads large-scale engineering initiatives from concept to delivery
Provides deep technical expertise and guidance to the engineering team and project leaders
Sets and enforces engineering standards, processes and best practices
Collaborates with cross-functional partners to align technology solutions with business objectives
Mentors and Coach engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
Evaluates new technologies, tools, and methods to improve system performance and efficiency
Represents the engineering organization in technical discussions with executives, clients and partners

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
12-20+ years of engineering experience with a strong record of technical innovation and leadership
Deep expertise in one or more technical domains
Proven experience in system architecture, design and large-scale implementations
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic recommendations

Work Type

professional office environment

Experience Level

Senior Principal Engineer
12-20+ years of engineering experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 - $200,000

Benefits

401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes member advocacy; and Kaiser)
RX Home Delivery
HSA with Employer Contribution
In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
Dental
Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)
FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose)
Pre-tax Commuter Plans
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short + Term Disability
Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid or optional Self-paid)
Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
Employee Assistance Plan
Voluntary Life Insurance for team member, spouse and child
Voluntary Accidental Death for team member and spouse
Legal/ID Theft Plans
TeleHealth
Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)
Travel Assistance
Business Travel Accident Coverage
Medical for foreign travel coverage
Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Volunteer Time Off
10 Holidays
Summer Sizzle
On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)

About the Company

C1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it's digital, we connect our customers to it -- from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we're 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers' every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best. So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they do best, your best choice -- your #1 choice -- is C1.

Equal Opportunity

C1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.